[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H519-H520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING FRANCES MAE WEST BYERS ON HER 110TH BIRTHDAY

  (Mr. McGUIRE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McGUIRE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise today to honor an amazing 
person, Frances Mae West Byers from Bumpass, Virginia, in my district, 
Virginia's Fifth Congressional District.
  Mrs. Byers was born on January 25, 1915, in Hanover County, where my 
family is from, in the district, and she just celebrated her 110th 
birthday on January 25, 2025.

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  In 1932, she married John Franklin Byers and became the proud 
matriarch of a lineage that now spans six generations.
  Her family's dedication to service is evident with three sons in the 
military. John was in the Navy. Thomas was in the Army. Paul was in the 
Air Force. Her son Dan served on the Louisa Board of Supervisors.
  Mrs. Byers has lived a life grounded in morality. In addition to her 
faith, which she has in common with me, we have never tasted alcohol, 
and we have never smoked. Instead, she invests her time reading the 
Bible and helping those in need, which I have no doubt has added 
significantly to her longevity and to the vitality of her spirit.
  At the remarkable age of 110, Frances Mae still leads a home Bible 
study, sharing her wisdom and faith with others.
  On behalf of the people of Virginia's Fifth Congressional District, I 
wish Mrs. Byers a happy 110th birthday.

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